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What 'Islamic midnight' means
The term 'Islamic midnight' can refer to a calculated point between sunset and dawn, and definitions may differ by source or ruling.
This is an educational summary, not a personal religious ruling. Where practice differs, follow the guidance of your marja or local religious authority.
Terminology
'Islamic midnight' is not 12:00 on a clock. It is a computed point within the night, and the night itself has to be defined before the midpoint can be.
Why definitions differ
Some definitions measure from sunset to dawn, others to sunrise. The resulting times differ, and which applies depends on the ruling being followed.
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Where it is used
The point is referenced in discussions of the end of the Isha window and in the timing of night prayers.
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Consult your marja
Because a practical consequence follows from the definition, this is a question to resolve with your own authority rather than with a calculator's default.
Review status
This is an educational summary drafted editorially and awaiting scholarly review. It is not a personal religious ruling; your marja's guidance and your local religious authority take precedence.
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